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Updated: June 25, 2025 08:25
Victory Snapshot
India’s Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra added another golden feather to his cap by clinching the javelin throw title at the prestigious Golden Spike 2025 meet in Ostrava, Czech Republic. With a best throw of 85.29 meters, Chopra outclassed a strong field and sealed his second consecutive international win this season.
Performance Highlights
Neeraj’s winning throw came in the third round after a foul in his first attempt
He followed up with 83.45m in the second round before launching the decisive 85.29m
South Africa’s Douw Smit finished second with a personal best of 84.12m
Grenada’s Anderson Peters secured third place with 83.63m
German Olympic gold medallist Thomas Rohler managed only 79.18m, finishing outside the top five
Season Momentum
This win follows Neeraj’s recent triumph at the Paris Diamond League, where he threw 88.16m
Earlier in the season, he breached the 90m mark for the first time with a 90.23m throw in Doha
The Ostrava victory marks his third podium finish in as many meets this year
Looking Ahead
With the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on the horizon, Chopra’s form signals strong medal hopes
His coach Jan Zelezny, a javelin legend himself, was present at the meet as tournament director
Neeraj’s consistency and composure continue to elevate India’s global athletics profile
Sources: DNA India, Firstpost, NewsBytes, Indian Express, ESPN India
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